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, which operates Television Niue and Radio Sunshine, the country's only

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and

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channels. It is based in

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. Its general manager and chief editor is Trevor Tiakia. Following the 2011 general election, a specific

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ministry for the corporation was set up. The current minister responsible for the BCN is Joan Viliamu.

Broadcasting schedule

Television Niue is broadcast in Niuean and in

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."Niue Travel Guide - Communications"
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David Stanley, 1999, , p.284 Radio Sunshine broadcasts in English and Niuean, over 594 kHz AM and 88.6 MHz FM, from 06:00 to 21:30.

References

External links

Television Niue
official website
Television Niue
channel on

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